Rushes Mead
Harlow, Essex, England
Reality check: At £278,997, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£278,997) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Rushes Mead is located in Harlow, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 122 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 68% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is William Martin Church of England Junior School (school, 117m). The nearest transport stop is 153m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £278,997, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 406m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rushes Mead, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 1328m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Tye Green library 556m · 7 min walk
- Great Parndon library 1129m · 14 min walk
- Harlow library 1264m · 16 min walk
- Mark Hall library 1830m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bush Fair Park & Paddling Pool 625m · 8 min walk
- Latton Bush Park 652m · 8 min walk
- Woodhill Field 927m · 12 min walk
- Longbanks Field 984m · 12 min walk
- The Quarry 1350m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School 407m · 5 min walk
- William Martin Church of England Junior School 407m · 5 min walk
- St Mark's West Essex Catholic School 525m · 7 min walk
- Abbotsweld Primary Academy 614m · 8 min walk
- Longwood Primary Academy 1218m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Five Acres — Harlow50
- North Grove — Harlow53
- Jerounds — Harlow53
- The Maples — Harlow54
- Abbotsweld — Harlow54
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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